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Pair of 18th Century Italian Carved Stripped Oak Cherubs with White Wash Finish

About the Item

This large pair of antique putti sculptures were crafted in Italy, circa 1760. Both of the Classic figures are hand carved and feature their original paint finish. These wooden sculptures could be affixed to a wall to add dimension and a conversation starter to a living or dining room. Good overall condition with rich stripped finish and some white paint. A putto (plurial putti), is a figure in a work of art that's a chubby, male child usually naked and sometimes winged. A putto is often called a cherub, or a cherubic infant. Measures: 20.5" W x 7.5" D x 34" H.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 34 in (86.36 cm)Width: 20.5 in (52.07 cm)Depth: 7.5 in (19.05 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1760
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Dallas, TX
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 172-2291stDibs: LU951222261212

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